Andrea Castillo Preparatory Academy

Q: Is Andrea Castillo Preparatory Academy a good school?

Andrea Castillo Preparatory Academy ranks 1179 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Andrea Castillo Preparatory Academy is an elementary school in Doral, Florida, serving grades PK-3 with a student population of 287, predominantly Hispanic. While part of the Miami-Dade school district, which is ranked 24th out of 68 districts in Florida, Andrea Castillo faces some unique challenges compared to nearby schools.

One key issue is the school's significantly higher chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 31.8% to 34.7% in recent years, compared to 9.9% to 27.0% at nearby schools like Hialeah Gardens Elementary School and Downtown Doral Charter Elementary School. Additionally, Andrea Castillo's test scores in English Language Arts and Math for 3rd and 4th grades lag behind the Miami-Dade and Florida state averages.

However, the school's relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 28.22% to 37.29%, suggests its student population may face fewer socioeconomic challenges compared to some nearby schools with rates as high as 76.59%. Additionally, Andrea Castillo's spending per student, at $12,823 for 2022-2023, is lower than several of the higher-performing schools in the area, which range from $9,236 to $16,727 per student. These factors, combined with the school's proximity to several higher-performing elementary schools, present both challenges and opportunities for improvement through targeted interventions and resource allocation.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

10201 NW 78th St
Doral, FL 33178

(305) 995-1000

District: Miami-Dade

SchoolDigger Rank:
1179^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,823

Students who attend Andrea Castillo Preparatory Academy usually attend:

Middle:	Ruben Dario Middle School
High:	Ronald W. Reagan/Doral Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.8

Number of students: 287

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

90.9%

White:

5.9%

African American:

2.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 28.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Andrea Castillo Preparatory Academy ranks worse than 52.3% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 159^th among 281 ranked elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.91. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (90.9%), White (5.9%), African American (2.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 28.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Andrea Castillo Preparatory Academy is 16.8. 163 elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Andrea Castillo Preparatory Academy employs 17 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Andrea Castillo Preparatory Academy is $12,823. 149 elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Andrea Castillo Preparatory Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Miami-Dade:

SchoolDigger ranks Miami-Dade 24^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Andrea Castillo Preparatory Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	46.91	1179^th	2256	47.7%

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Andrea Castillo Preparatory Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2021	5	0	2	52	0	59
2022	8	1	1	164	1	175
2023	17	6	2	261	1	287

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Andrea Castillo Preparatory Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	59	4.0	14.7	37.3
2022	175	9.0	19.4	32
2023	287	17.0	16.8	28.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Andrea Castillo Preparatory Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	59	4.0	14.7	37.3
2022	175	9.0	19.4	32
2023	287	17.0	16.8	28.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Andrea Castillo Preparatory Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2023	$1,993 (15.5%)	$10,829 (84.4%)	$12,823

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Schools Near Andrea Castillo Preparatory Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Andrea Castillo Preparatory Academy	Public	PK, KG-4	10201 NW 78th St	Doral	33178	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	No	(305) 995-1000	287	17	16.8	28.2%	17 (5.9%)	6 (2.1%)	261 (90.9%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	46.9	1179^th of 2256 public elementary schools	47.7%					(n/a)	49.0	54.0					54.0	61.0											$12,823	$1,993	$10,829
Dr. Rolando Espinosa K-8 Center	Public	PK, KG-8	11250 NW 86th St	Doral	33178	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	No	(305) 889-5757	792	49	16.1	27.9%	33 (4.2%)	6 (0.8%)	729 (92.0%)	15 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.1%)	37.5	1417^th of 2256 public elementary schools	37.2%		27.3	1674^th of 2240 public elementary schools	25.3%	257	40.0	60.0	35.0	44.0	38.0	57.0	62.0	65.0	46.0	51.0	66.0	67.0	36.0	43.0	83.0	100.0	100.0	60.0	$11,456	$1,755	$9,702
Dr. Toni Bilbao Preparatory Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	8905 NW 114th Ave	Doral	33178	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	No	(305) 863-5750	661	44	15.0	29.2%	25 (3.8%)	5 (0.8%)	623 (94.3%)	7 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	55.9	948^th of 2256 public elementary schools	58.0%		61.8	798^th of 2240 public elementary schools	64.4%	150	45.0	51.0	60.0	58.0	69.0	69.0	55.0	58.0	67.0	54.0	73.0	53.0	59.0	74.0	65.0			80.0	$12,265	$2,075	$10,189
Doral International Academy Of Math And Science	Public, Charter	K-8	6700 NW 104th Ave	Doral	33178	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	No	(786) 270-2088	816	49	16.6	37.6%	37 (4.5%)	6 (0.7%)	752 (92.2%)	15 (1.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.6%)	72.6	580^th of 2256 public elementary schools	74.3%		67.5	675^th of 2240 public elementary schools	69.9%	95	75.0	64.0	56.0	61.0	66.0	58.0	79.0	77.0	65.0	59.0	49.0	59.0	53.0	40.0	100.0			83.0	$10,649	$1,065	$9,584
Eugenia B. Thomas K-8 Center	Public	PK, KG-8	5950 NW 114th Ave	Doral	33178	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	No	(305) 592-7914	1,138	68	16.7	32.6%	34 (3.0%)	30 (2.6%)	1,056 (92.8%)	15 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.3%)	61.5	830^th of 2256 public elementary schools	63.2%		56	945^th of 2240 public elementary schools	57.8%	115	69.0	58.0	56.0	50.0	57.0	53.0	73.0	62.0	66.0	47.0	35.0	52.0	59.0	42.0	88.0	96.0	100.0	67.0	$10,896	$1,606	$9,290
John I. Smith K-8 Center	Public	PK, KG-8	10415 NW 52nd St	Doral	33178	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	No	(305) 406-0220	1,001	59	16.9	30.6%	52 (5.2%)	12 (1.2%)	910 (90.9%)	24 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.3%)	71.1	617^th of 2256 public elementary schools	72.7%		64.9	740^th of 2240 public elementary schools	67.0%	123	56.0	66.0	62.0	62.0	40.0	46.0	64.0	71.0	67.0	80.0	65.0	44.0	61.0	47.0	67.0	75.0		77.0	$12,365	$1,697	$10,669
West Hialeah Gardens Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11990 NW 92nd Ave	Hialeah Gardens	33018	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 818-4000	1,131	82	13.7	62.0%	10 (0.9%)	15 (1.3%)	1,102 (97.4%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	62.5	810^th of 2256 public elementary schools	64.1%		61.2	813^th of 2240 public elementary schools	63.7%	3	55.0	57.0	49.0				65.0	79.0	59.0				58.0						$13,926	$2,625	$11,301
Downtown Doral Charter Elementary School	Public, Charter	K-5	8390 NW 53rd St	Doral	33166	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	No	(305) 569-2223	1,085	57	19.0	25.0%	66 (6.1%)	7 (0.6%)	993 (91.5%)	17 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	88.5	217^th of 2256 public elementary schools	90.4%		86.8	249^th of 2240 public elementary schools	88.9%	32	82.0	70.0	84.0				86.0	80.0	64.0				74.0						$9,236	$2,580	$6,657
Hialeah Gardens Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9702 NW 130th St	Hialeah Gardens	33018	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 827-8830	1,010	78	12.9	63.9%	23 (2.3%)	10 (1.0%)	965 (95.5%)	12 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	77.3	469^th of 2256 public elementary schools	79.2%		60.8	820^th of 2240 public elementary schools	63.4%	351	65.0	59.0	66.0				76.0	77.0	70.0				62.0						$16,727	$3,359	$13,367
Ben Sheppard Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	5700 W 24th Ave	Hialeah	33016	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	Yes	(305) 556-2204	897	57	15.7	76.6%	8 (0.9%)	13 (1.4%)	874 (97.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	47.6	1155^th of 2256 public elementary schools	48.8%		72.5	573^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	74.4%	582	45.0	48.0	50.0				44.0	66.0	64.0				53.0						$12,526	$2,145	$10,381

Frequently Asked Questions about Andrea Castillo Preparatory Academy

What schools do graduates of Andrea Castillo Preparatory Academy attend?

Students who attend Andrea Castillo Preparatory Academy usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ruben Dario Middle School
High : Ronald W. Reagan/Doral Senior High School

Is Andrea Castillo Preparatory Academy a good school?

Andrea Castillo Preparatory Academy ranks 1179^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Andrea Castillo Preparatory Academy in?

Miami-Dade

How many students attend Andrea Castillo Preparatory Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 287 students attended Andrea Castillo Preparatory Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Andrea Castillo Preparatory Academy?

Students at Andrea Castillo Preparatory Academy are 91% Hispanic, 6% White, 2% African American.

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